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Riverside High School has announced the Class of 2016 graduates. 105 students will receive diplomas at the commencement ceremony today at 6 p.m. The Top 5 students are Bailey Morgan, Emma French, Ashley Gallagher, Shanna Ridgley and Shalyn Vukich. Student: Bailey R. Morgan Parents: Steve and Stephanie Bailey City: Franklin Township, Ellwood City Future Plans: Westminster College Clubs/Organizations/Activities: National Honor Society, 11-12, vice-president TLC, four years Sports Enthusiast, 9-10 Super Team, 10-12 Science Club, senior year Physical Education Club, 11-12 Varsity Softball, four years, co-captain senior year Varsity Basketball, four years, co-captain 10-12 Varsity Cheerleading, 10-12 J.V. Cheerleading, freshmen year…

Through the years, the Ellwood City Wolves Club, established in 1948, has awarded well over $200,000 in scholarships to Lincoln and Riverside high school seniors. President Mike DeOtto said that “Our Ellwood City Wolves Club members are proud to continue their long history of presenting educational scholarships and grants to area high school seniors,” President Mike DeOtto said. The awards were presented during the club’s annual scholarship dinner at the Connoquenessing Country Club on May 25. Riverside High School senior Shanna Ridgley was announced as the $4,000 winner. She is a daughter of Dan and Sherri Ridgley and plans to…

The Ellwood City Area Crossing Guards were honored on Thursday, May 26 with an Appreciation Brunch by the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. This was an opportunity to honor and say “thank you” for keeping our children safe through out the school year. The event was coordinated by Mary Ann Gearhart with the help of Janie Linville and Diane Neyman. The Rev. Ray Medina, pastor of Bell Memorial, shared prayer.  

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday. Wednesday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. From the second Monday in June through the month of July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays. Call the library at…

FRAZER TWP – Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail is recognizing first responders for their service in protecting life and property with free admission from June 5-30, 2016, Sundays through Fridays. A 10 percent discount for up to six additional guests with the first responder is also included. First responders include active duty fire fighters, rescue and emergency medical workers, TSA personnel, law enforcement officers and military men and women. A current and valid photo ID must be presented at the ticket counter. “It’s a fun way to say thank you to our local first responders and security personnel,” said Walter Pyle,…

On Monday, May 30 Ellwood City will honor the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America with a community parade, ceremony and picnic. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge with a brief tribute to those who died at sea. Dr. Robert Gregg, a World War II Army Veteran, will be the Parade Marshal. Gregg was a battalion master sergeant and combat engineer in Germany. The parade will conclude on Spring Avenue and be immediately followed by a ceremony at Legion Park. After the ceremony, everyone is invited…